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Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Program FY 2026USDA NIFA has released the FY 2026 funding opportunity for the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Program. This program supports integrated, multifunctional research, Extension, and education activities focused on addressing high-priority pest…

Tomato planting is wrapping up, and some early-planted fields are approaching canopy closure. Mid-to late-May has been on the warm side of normal, and the estimates for upcoming thrips generations have been moved slightly forward. Generation Predicted date Gen 3 peak adults 5/24 Gen 4 egg hatch 6/1 Gen…

 The invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile), a significant pest in both agricultural and urban settings, is known for its supercolonies that render substantial harm to flora and fauna, including native arthropods, vertebrates and plants.Enter Professor David Holway of the UC San Diego Department of…

Fact Sheet • June 2026 • Download PDF (2.8 MB)What is IPM?Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a way of using multiple methods to manage pests instead of depending on one or two solutions. These methods can include choosing the right planting practices, encouraging beneficial insects, and using sprays only…

Next to a tidy neighborhood in Southwest Fresno, the non-profit organization Fresno Metro Ministry, alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, has nurtured a 7.5-acre garden and farm into a productive community hub.The Yo’Ville Community Garden and Farm boosts neighbors’ food security, guides novice gardeners…

“I try to rely less and less on controlling nature. Instead, I am learning to live with its chaos.” ~ Mas Masumoto TasksMonitor fruiting pear and apple trees for codling moth. To control powdery mildew on grapevines, apply sulfur every 14 days until fruit begins to…